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Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach

Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach

It was a false alarm. A metal object found buried by a person walking on North Beach originally was suspected to be… Continue reading

Bomb squad investigates metal object found on Port Townsend beach
Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal

Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal

The Northwest Maritime Center withdrew its proposal Monday to the Port of Port Townsend for a 50-year lease that would have given… Continue reading

Northwest Maritime Center withdraws Point Hudson proposal
Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico

For the second time in two weeks, Jefferson County commissioners have voted to settle potentially expensive public records act litigation threatened by… Continue reading

Jefferson County to settle public records litigation with D’Amico
Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member

Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member

Puget Sound Express, the Port Townsend-based whale watching tour company, encountered a new addition to one of the orca pods feeding in… Continue reading

Transient pod in Hood Canal adds another member
Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study

Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study

No one seems to know the total effect Jefferson County’s marine trades have on the economy of the area, say members of… Continue reading

Marine Trades Association aims to fund economic study
Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend

Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend

The historic 23-foot wooden sloop Felicity Ann has kissed the water once again. In a ceremony Tuesday witnessed by 75 craftsmen, supporters… Continue reading

Historic Felicity Ann launched in Port Townsend
New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities

New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities

The new general manager of Jefferson County Public Utility District, Larry Dunbar, focused on three areas during his first public meeting with… Continue reading

New Jefferson County PUD general manager tells commissioners of his priorities
Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

The colorful, waterside Mats Mats Bay home and studio of the late Northwind Arts Center co-founder and artist Jeanette Best is still… Continue reading

Sale of Jeanette Best estate to benefit Northwind Arts Center

Layoffs authorized in Chimacum School District: Enrollment data will lead to future action

Where have all the students gone? Chimacum Superintendent Rick Thompson is on a quest to find some answers. That information likely will shape… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn

Jefferson County commuters now have a place to stash their bikes, helmets and clothes since the opening of the bike barn at… Continue reading

Jefferson Transit opens bike barn
Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state

Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state

Gov. Jay Inslee brought his Results Washington review agenda to town Tuesday to measure government and determine if the state is successful,… Continue reading

Inslee visits Peninsula: Governor hears reports on economy of state

Jetty work in doubt: PT port commissioners to make final decision in May

Port of Port Townsend commissioners have learned that the cash position of the port is not where staff would like it to… Continue reading

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment

Throughout the past two weeks, Tom Gambill’s 10th grade English classes from Port Townsend High School have taken walks into town to… Continue reading

Budding writing students in Port Townsend study tea in preparation for assignment
Kilmer hears from organic farmers on Peninsula

Kilmer hears from organic farmers on Peninsula

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer heard criticism of the farm bill during a visit to Jefferson County. Kilmer, a Democrat living in Gig Harbor… Continue reading

Kilmer hears from organic farmers on Peninsula
Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy

Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy

The Jefferson County commissioners continue to deliberate a proposed Public Records Act compliance policy and ordinance for public records costs. No decision… Continue reading

Jefferson commissioners seek more info for public records policy
Washington State Ferries seeks input on long-range plan

Washington State Ferries seeks input on long-range plan

The state Department of Transportation and Washington State Ferries want your help in shaping the next 20 years of the region’s waterway… Continue reading

Washington State Ferries seeks input on long-range plan
Jefferson County Board of Health presents awards

Jefferson County Board of Health presents awards

Students of the Port Townsend and Chimacum schools who organized and participated in a walkout to support a movement for schools safe… Continue reading

Jefferson County Board of Health presents awards
State Highway 20 paving project to begin this week

State Highway 20 paving project to begin this week

Be prepared to face more road construction work during the next five months in Port Townsend. A $3.5 million paving and construction… Continue reading

State Highway 20 paving project to begin this week

Governor, conference set in Port Townsend next week

Port Townsend will be in the spotlight next week as the governor holds a meeting at the Northwest Maritime Center and members… Continue reading

Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post

Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post

Clallam County deputy prosecuting attorney James Kennedy has announced his intention to run for Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney. He aims to unseat… Continue reading

Clallam deputy prosecutor eyes Jefferson chief prosecutor post